This novel approach of using pictures to induce a disgust response independently of language significantly facilitates intercultural research on disgust.
Building on our interdisciplinary, intercultural research and teaching at the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce, Bretagne Brest, and the Telecom Bretagne, in Brittany, France, we propose a research and teaching model based on a combination of "interity" (Demorgon, 2002), and a "third place" for language and intercultural learning (Kramsch, 1993) using a multiperspectivist approach (Demorgon, 2004a).
The initial objective of the WHOQOL-Dis project was to develop cross-cultural instruments to allow intercultural research.
However, due to communication issues, gaps in intercultural understanding, incompatible research paradigms and the like, teachers and teacher educators from non-Chinese backgrounds may find it equally challenging to legitimate the professional role and contribution they can make.
Lee's focus on situational variables has been echoed by research on intercultural variations in writing instruction (e.g., Loewen et al. 2009; Nelson and Carson 2006).
The design and distribution of multilingual and culturally-sensitive material following a qualitative research, and intercultural mediators were key tools of the health education programme.
Education abroad students are generally expected to return home with enhanced intercultural competence; however, recent research reveals that many do not fully benefit from their stay in the host environment and experience little or no gains in intercultural sensitivity.
Pursuit of the Ecuador Eco-Health initiative was a very ambitious undertaking – requiring moving from unidisciplinary to transdisciplinary teams, combining intercultural perspectives and moving from research for inquiry sake to impact-oriented investigation, while maintaining rigor in methods.
The interview schedule was based upon the literature in sociology, medical education, education and intercultural studies [ 23], previous research [ 20, 25], clinical, educational and personal experience; earlier interviews with members of the GMC Education Committee responsible for the first edition of Tomorrow's Doctors [ 26] and an internet search of all UK medical school websites.
The interview schedule drew on the literature base in sociology, medical education, education and intercultural studies [ 22]; previous research [ 20]; clinical, educational and personal experience; earlier interviews with members of the General Medical Council GMC Education Committeeee responsible for the first Tomorrow's Doctors [ 2]; and an Internet search of all UK medical school websites.
There were quite a few presentations on neurobiological research topics, on intercultural issues and on risk assessment and management in juveniles.
